1984 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 28 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 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 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 599 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
