1978 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 26 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, 2004 Chrysler Sebring (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 331 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
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, 2004 Chrysler Sebring, 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Sebring. (279 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2004 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Sebring |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
