1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 314 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
