1976 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 36 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (272 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 570 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.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (400 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Electra | Q7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3002 mm |