1986 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1986 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Electra weights approximately 505 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
