1983 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 23 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
