1982 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 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, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2.
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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| 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 | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 48 L |
