1989 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 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, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 679 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Estate | New Beetle |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |