1976 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 228 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electra | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2604 mm |
