1978 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 196 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |
