1989 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (341 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |
