1981 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 11 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Supra |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 48 L |