1987 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1987 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 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
