1978 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-V is newer by 33 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, 2011 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 237 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Because 1978 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 2011 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | CR-V |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2619 mm |