1986 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 1994 Lexus GS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 165 kg more than 1994 Lexus GS.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1994 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Estate | GS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
