1984 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 1984 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Estate | Ulysse |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |