1977 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Suzuki Verona
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Verona 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 Suzuki Verona (155 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Verona should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 750 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Verona.
Because 1977 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Verona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Verona. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Verona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2006 Suzuki Verona | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Electra | Verona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2501 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
