1979 Buick Estate vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 705 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Estate | Trident |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
