1987 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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, 2011 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Commodore. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Commodore 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.

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