1980 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Toyota Solara is newer by 22 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, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
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, 2002 Toyota Solara, 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 (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Solara 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 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Solara |
Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |