1978 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 524 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
