1982 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 25 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, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 323 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Buick Estate 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Buick Honda
Model Estate CR-V
Year Released 1982 2007
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6596 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2630 mm