1989 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 22 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 220 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Buick | Alpina |
Model | Estate | B7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5225 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3211 mm |