1984 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Honda Legend is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Honda Legend.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1999 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Estate | Legend |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
