1985 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Challenger is newer by 25 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, 2010 Dodge Challenger (372 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 52 kg more than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
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, 2010 Dodge Challenger (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
