1976 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1980 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1980 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
