1980 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Innocenti C
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Innocenti C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Innocenti C would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti C. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1968 Innocenti C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti C, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti C. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti C. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1968 Innocenti C has manual transmission. 1968 Innocenti C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1968 Innocenti C | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | Estate | C |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
