1979 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 6 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 730 kg more than 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1985 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Electra | Bi Turbo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |