1986 Buick Estate vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR 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 75 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 595 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1967 Holden HR | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | HR |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3048 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
