1984 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 28 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, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 160 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, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |