1987 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 17 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, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 58 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate.
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, 2004 Chrysler Voyager, 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (367 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2004 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
