1982 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 31 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2942 mm |
