1988 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (247 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Passat |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
