1979 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 22 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 211 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2001 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
