1976 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 34 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 1976 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Equinox |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2858 mm |
