1979 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |