1986 Buick Estate vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 26 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 7 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Estate | X1 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
