1978 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
