1979 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2380 mm |
