1978 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Honda Logo
To start off, 2001 Honda Logo is newer by 23 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 89 more horse power than 2001 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 845 kg more than 2001 Honda Logo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Logo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Logo. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Logo has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Logo 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 | 2001 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Logo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
