1976 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 31 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 687 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
