1977 Buick Electra vs. 1960 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1960 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1960 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1960 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | Electra | 950 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2040 mm |
