1981 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 436 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Accord |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |
