1988 Buick Estate vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 22 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, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 841 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Estate | Savana |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |