1978 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1991 Toyota MR2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 550 kg more than 1991 Toyota MR2.
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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota MR2. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota MR2. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1991 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1991 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
