1987 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 20 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 775 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 1987 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
