1980 Buick Electra vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra 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 47 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 Toyota Model F. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Model F has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Model F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Model F |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
