1982 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 28 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Estate | 300 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3048 mm |