1982 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
