1987 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2942 mm |
