1976 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1977 Toyota Mark II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 689 kg more than 1977 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
