2005 Acura MDX vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 25 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Acura MDX (332 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Acura | Buick |
| Model | MDX | Estate |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
