1984 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 21 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 290 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (328 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
