1982 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 475 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 5360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
