1984 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Cuore, 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 1985 Daihatsu Cuore | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Estate | Cuore |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2160 mm |