1985 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 780 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.

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. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Buick Estate 1984 Toyota Hilux
Make Buick Toyota
Model Estate Hilux
Year Released 1985 1984
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2860 mm


 

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