1988 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 23 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 346 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Express |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |