1976 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 22 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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 | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 355 Spider |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |