1985 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 Holden Statesman.
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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1994 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | Statesman |
Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |