1987 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 25 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 95 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.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | 300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3053 mm |
