1987 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Estate | Equus |
Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |