1979 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 989 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |