1979 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Cirrus is newer by 16 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, 1995 Chrysler Cirrus (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Cirrus should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 498 kg more than 1995 Chrysler Cirrus.
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, 1995 Chrysler Cirrus, 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Cirrus. (221 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Cirrus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1995 Chrysler Cirrus | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Cirrus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
