1976 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 19 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 30 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
