1977 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 914 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR4. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1961 Triumph TR4 has manual transmission. 1961 Triumph TR4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Estate | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |
