1978 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1999 Toyota Camry is newer by 21 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, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Camry. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Camry 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 | 1999 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Camry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
