1979 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 34 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 334 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2013 Toyota 4Runner (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
