1988 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Plymouth Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Plymouth Turismo would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 835 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Turismo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 1985 Plymouth Turismo | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Estate | Turismo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |