1984 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 20 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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 90 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Tundra |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |