1985 Buick Estate vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 20 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (295 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Estate | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
