1985 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 27 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, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (174 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Orlando has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Orlando |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
