1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 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 96 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1971 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1971 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | 595 | Electra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |