1977 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 33 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, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 326 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Accord |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1459 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2799 mm |