1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 660 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine V6. (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine V6. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | V6 | Estate |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4931 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |