1986 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 20 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, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Estate | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
