1978 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 32 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 636 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.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Express |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 677 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2421 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3429 mm |