1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 32 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mazda 6, 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, 2012 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
