1976 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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 45 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
