1988 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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, 2008 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate.

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) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Commodore 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.

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