1980 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 245 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.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
