1986 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 27 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, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 1986 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 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2738 mm |
