1978 Buick Electra vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 615 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Electra | Trident |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
