1985 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Buick Estate
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 805 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1989 Buick Estate | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | Estate |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2950 mm |
