1986 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry. 1986 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Camry |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2776 mm |
