1985 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 309 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Durango |
Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1819 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3043 mm |