1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 382 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |