1984 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Viper is newer by 9 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 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 295 kg more than 1993 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1993 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1993 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1993 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | Viper |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 7985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 620 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
