1979 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1993 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 14 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1993 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
