1982 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Honda Legend
To start off, 1991 Honda Legend is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 335 kg more than 1991 Honda Legend.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Legend, 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1991 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Legend |
Year Released | 1982 | 1991 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |