1981 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 355 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (302 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Genesis Coupe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1525 kg |
