1976 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Electra | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2604 mm |
