1987 Buick Estate vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 870 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Estate | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |
