1976 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 37 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 272 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Tundra |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3221 mm |