1978 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 60 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 2009 Opel Antara 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, 2009 Opel Antara 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2009 Opel Antara | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Antara |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |