1987 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2004 Opel Zafira 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, 2004 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Opel Zafira.
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 Opel Zafira, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Zafira |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |