1985 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 252 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.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | Touareg |
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 | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 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 | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |