1979 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1992 Toyota Starlet is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1992 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Starlet. (78 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Starlet. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1992 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
