1979 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 666 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica.
Because 1979 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 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1992 Chevrolet Corsica | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Corsica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |