1989 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Innocenti Koral

To start off, 1991 Innocenti Koral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. 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 126 more horse power than 1991 Innocenti Koral. (56 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1991 Innocenti Koral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1991 Innocenti Koral. 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, 1991 Innocenti Koral, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Innocenti Koral. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Innocenti Koral. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Innocenti Koral has manual transmission. 1991 Innocenti Koral 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 1991 Innocenti Koral
Make Buick Innocenti
Model Estate Koral
Year Released 1989 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6597 cc 1116 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2160 mm


 

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