1986 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Holden Torana
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana 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 104 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 955 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1972 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Estate | Torana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
