1976 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 36 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 552 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3710 mm |
