1979 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | GTO |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
