1977 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 321 kg more than 1977 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Odyssey |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |