1987 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Daihatsu Delta

To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Daihatsu Delta 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 97 more horse power than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 810 kg more than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Daihatsu Delta. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1977 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1977 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Estate 1977 Daihatsu Delta
Make Buick Daihatsu
Model Estate Delta
Year Released 1987 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2200 mm


 

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