1987 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 15 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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 885 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2002 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2002 Morgan Aero 8 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 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Buick | Morgan |
| Model | Estate | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
