1979 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 34 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 691 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Tundra |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3700 mm |