1984 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 1997 Toyota Avensis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (123 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 635 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Avensis, 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Estate | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Avensis |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |