1979 Buick Electra vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 649 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1997 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
