1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 27 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
