1977 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 33 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, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Estate | IS |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2731 mm |