1977 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 163 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
