1988 Buick Estate vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2006 TVR Tamora is newer by 18 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, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 710 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tamora. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tamora. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Estate | Tamora |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |