1987 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 23 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Estate | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2918 mm |
