1987 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Estate 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Estate Corvette
Year Released 1987 1980
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 5765 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 0 HP
Torque 435 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2500 mm