1988 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 17 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, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 65 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2005 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Astro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
