1988 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 496 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3221 mm |
