1982 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 26 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 624 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Silverado |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |