1986 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3270 mm |
