1985 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Lancia Trevi

To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Trevi 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 82 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 740 kg more than 1983 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Trevi. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1983 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1983 Lancia Trevi 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.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Buick Estate 1983 Lancia Trevi
Make Buick Lancia
Model Estate Trevi
Year Released 1985 1983
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2550 mm


 

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