1987 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Because 1995 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
