1984 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 517 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Express |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
