1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 75 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 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (295 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Electra | Rexton |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |