1977 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 19 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 645 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 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 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
