1985 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza

To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 22 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 92 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 811 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 2007 Toyota Avanza
Make Buick Toyota
Model Estate Avanza
Year Released 1985 2007
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2660 mm


 

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