1987 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 995 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daihatsu YRV 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2002 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Estate | YRV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
