1989 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 10 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna, 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, 1989 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Estate | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
