1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Wildcat | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
