1985 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 22 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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra.
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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
