1984 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 26 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, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. 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, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2804 mm |
