1989 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey, 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Estate | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |