1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Electra | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
