1984 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 24 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 16 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (166 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 556 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
