1982 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 397 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Corvette |
Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |