1979 Buick Electra vs. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
