1989 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 21 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 65 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.
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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Estate | Rapide |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 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 | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |