2003 Acura MDX vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2003 Acura MDX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Acura MDX.
Because 2003 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX 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, 2003 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Estate |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
