1985 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 311 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
Because 1985 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX, 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Estate | TSX |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2708 mm |
