1981 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 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, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 203 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Buick Estate 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Buick Toyota
Model Estate Condor
Year Released 1981 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1677 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2610 mm


 

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