1988 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 492 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.

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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Commander. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Commander.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Buick Estate 2010 Jeep Commander
Make Buick Jeep
Model Estate Commander
Year Released 1988 2010
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 3701 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2790 mm


 

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