1988 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 690 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2004 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
