1978 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Chevrolet Monza
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Monza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 519 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1979 Chevrolet Monza | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Monza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
