1984 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z 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, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 925 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Z, 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 1999 Honda Z | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Z |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |