1979 Buick Electra vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1982 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 280 kg more than 1982 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 GMC Jimmy. (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Electra | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
