1987 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, both 1987 Buick Estate and 1987 Skoda L were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 125 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1987 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1987 Skoda L has manual transmission. 1987 Skoda L will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1987 Skoda L | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Estate | L |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
