1987 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2012 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
