1978 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2010 Hyundai H1 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 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai H1. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2010 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2010 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2010 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | H1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
