1989 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1989 Buick Estate and 1989 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Mazda 929. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda 929 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 | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Estate | 929 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |