1982 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 493 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 360 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
