1979 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1970 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Electra | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
