1978 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 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) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
