1978 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 771 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 Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2946 mm |