1986 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 955 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Estate | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
