1976 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 735 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
