1986 Buick Estate vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 26 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1167 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 638 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 SSC Tuatara has manual transmission. 2012 SSC Tuatara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Buick | SSC |
| Model | Estate | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2667 mm |
