1984 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 29 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 829 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Estate | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3100 mm |