1977 Buick Electra vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Commodore 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 | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |