1983 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | MR2 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |