1981 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 32 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 122 kg more than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Avalon |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |