1989 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus is newer by 24 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 221 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.
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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Estate | Equus |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5158 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1889 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3045 mm |
