1987 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1987 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 635 kg more than 1987 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Electra | Toronado |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3110 mm |