1987 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2006 Lancia Thesis 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 Lancia Thesis (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Lancia Thesis, 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2006 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Estate | Thesis |
Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |