1989 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 13 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 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 313 kg more than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. 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, 2002 Toyota Ipsum, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Ipsum |
Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |