1976 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 27 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electra | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
