1982 Buick Estate vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 25 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, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 149 kg more than 1982 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic will offer significantly more control. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Stavic. (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Estate | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
