1979 Buick Electra vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 9 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 801 kg more than 1988 TVR Tuscan.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Tuscan. (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Tuscan. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1988 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 1988 TVR Tuscan 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Buick | TVR |
Model | Electra | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |