1985 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Electra would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Buick Electra (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
