1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1987 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 1300 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2950 mm |
