1976 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 324 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
