1987 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate 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) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 530 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (343 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Fortuner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
