1987 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Lexus GS
To start off, 2003 Lexus GS is newer by 16 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, 2003 Lexus GS (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 Lexus GS.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2003 Lexus GS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Estate | GS |
Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |