1989 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 4 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 81 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1640 kg |
