1989 Buick Estate vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, both 1989 Buick Estate and 1989 Fiat Uno were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno 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:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | Uno |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
