1971 Buick GS vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 186 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | GS | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
