1985 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Rover 200

To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1993 Rover 200. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 763 kg more than 1993 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200, 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (124 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1993 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1993 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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