1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1978 Buick Electra | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | Coupe | Electra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |