1976 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 37 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 235 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | ATS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
