1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 34 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 301 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2010 Toyota Avalon, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Avalon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2819 mm |