1988 Buick Estate vs. 1998 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 1998 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 10 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 33 more horse power than 1998 Saab 05-Sep. (149 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1998 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Saab 05-Sep. 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, 1998 Saab 05-Sep, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saab 05-Sep. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1998 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Buick | Saab |
| Model | Estate | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
