1987 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 21 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, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 401 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea 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 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Estate | Altea |
Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |