1984 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 29 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 85 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 635 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. 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, 2013 Honda Insight, 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Insight |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |