1976 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 317 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
