1981 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V 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, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda CR-V. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda CR-V.
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 CR-V, 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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (350 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2619 mm |
