1982 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Celica. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 600 kg more than 1987 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Celica, 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Electra | 1987 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Celica |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |