1981 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, 2007 Mazda 5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5, 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | 5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
