1990 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 470 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Buick Electra 2013 Toyota Sienna
Make Buick Toyota
Model Electra Sienna
Year Released 1990 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 2045 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 5085 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1985 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1811 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 3030 mm


 

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