1998 Buick Signia vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 337 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 2013 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia, 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Signia | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3221 mm |
