1987 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Audi A4
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 19 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, 2006 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2006 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Estate | A4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
