1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2006 Toyota Highlander, 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 (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Highlander |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |