1985 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 25 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 495 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
