1977 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 34 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 592 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
