1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 Camry (159 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Camry |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |