1989 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Maserati 228

To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 620 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.

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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 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.

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