1987 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Acura MDX
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 23 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, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 179 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.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2010 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Estate | MDX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |
