1989 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
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, 2012 Mazda CX-7, 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2012 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Estate | CX-7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4681 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1646 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2751 mm |