1986 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 685 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 1966 Holden HD | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Estate | HD |
Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |