1984 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 27 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, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | A8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2992 mm |
