1982 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 29 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 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Accord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2799 mm |
