1989 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 385 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
