1976 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (170 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 673 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1976 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 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1211 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
