1985 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Toyota Venza

To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 25 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate.

Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Buick Estate 2010 Toyota Venza
Make Buick Toyota
Model Estate Venza
Year Released 1985 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 269 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 334 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2780 mm


 

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