1989 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Estate | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Estate | Toronado |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |