2000 Audi A8 vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 20 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, 2000 Audi A8 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Audi A8.
Because 1980 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2950 mm |
