1979 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire

To start off, both 1979 Buick Electra and 1979 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 938 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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