1981 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 265 kg more than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser.
Because 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser. (373 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Retro Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
