1982 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 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, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 413 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Camry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |
