1988 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Saturn SC
To start off, 1995 Saturn SC is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate 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 82 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 840 kg more than 1995 Saturn SC. 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, 1995 Saturn SC, 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1995 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Estate | SC |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
