1985 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 21 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 550 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Estate | GranSport |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |