1986 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora, 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | Bora |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |