1976 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 33 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3240 mm |