1984 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1999 Mazda Midge 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) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 919 kg more than 1999 Mazda Midge. 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 Mazda Midge, 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Midge. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Midge will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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