1989 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 5 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 24 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 472 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Camaro. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1994 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1994 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Estate | Camaro |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |