1978 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP is newer by 24 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi SUP weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi SUP, 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) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP. (240 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi SUP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2002 Mitsubishi SUP | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | SUP |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
