1960 Austin 7 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | 7 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 95 L |
