1989 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Matra-Simca M530 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 950 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1972 Matra-Simca M530 has manual transmission. 1972 Matra-Simca M530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Buick | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Estate | M530 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
