1984 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 23 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 21 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Fortuner has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Fortuner |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |