1986 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 157 kg more than 1986 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 Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2819 mm |
