1983 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 18 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 746 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 1983 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Pod |
Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 430 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |