1985 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 28 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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 322 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1985 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Passat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2803 mm |
