1976 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 32 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2008 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
