1976 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 483 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Model F |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |