1989 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Lexus GX
To start off, 2012 Lexus GX is newer by 23 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, 2012 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus GX weights approximately 537 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 2012 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2012 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Estate | GX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2789 mm |
