1978 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 34 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, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord.

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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (350 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Accord 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.

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