1985 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture, 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Venture 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 | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Venture |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
