1989 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Lemans.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 1981 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Estate | Lemans |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |