1981 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 31 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 362 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |