1984 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 23 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, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
