1987 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 26 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 44 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| 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 | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3052 mm |
