1986 Buick Estate vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 318 kg more than 1986 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Estate | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |
