1977 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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, 2008 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra.

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) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2008 Holden 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.

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