1977 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate 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 35 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 700 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Celica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
