1985 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 71 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1981 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Estate | Brougham |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |