1982 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 19 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, 2001 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Will. (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Will.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Will |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
