1989 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 920 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Estate | 1500 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |