1984 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, 1999 Isuzu VehiCross 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 Isuzu VehiCross (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross.
Because 1999 Isuzu VehiCross is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Isuzu VehiCross 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1999 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Estate | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
