1985 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Steyr G-series

To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Steyr G-series. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Steyr G-series would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1980 Steyr G-series. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Steyr G-series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Steyr G-series weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate.

Because 1980 Steyr G-series is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Steyr G-series 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Steyr G-series. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Steyr G-series. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1980 Steyr G-series has manual transmission. 1980 Steyr G-series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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