1988 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 24 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Estate | Q7 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3002 mm |