1985 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 20 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 181 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2066 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
