1986 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Express |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
