1976 Buick Electra vs. 2011 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 138 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.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2011 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
