1978 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 905 kg more than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chrysler Avenger. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1981 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1981 Chrysler Avenger 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 | 1981 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
