1984 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1999 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota RAV4 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |