1988 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo, 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
