1980 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
