1978 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Holden Commodore. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1994 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1994 Holden Commodore 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 | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Electra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |