1978 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 522 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 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electra | CC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
