1989 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Equator 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, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 910 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Equator. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2011 Suzuki Equator 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 | 2011 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Estate | Equator |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
