1990 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 109 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3710 mm |
