1980 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 18 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1980 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Sienna |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |