1982 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1982 Buick Estate and 1982 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa, 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1982 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1982 Opel Corsa 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.
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1982 Buick Estate | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Estate | Corsa |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |