1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Toyota iQ

To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 iQ, 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 2010 Toyota iQ
Make Buick Toyota
Model Estate iQ
Year Released 1976 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1329 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 860 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 2985 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2000 mm


 

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