1979 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Daewoo Brougham
To start off, 1995 Daewoo Brougham 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 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 1995 Daewoo Brougham. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1995 Daewoo Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 425 kg more than 1995 Daewoo Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Daewoo Brougham has manual transmission. 1995 Daewoo Brougham 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 | 1995 Daewoo Brougham | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Electra | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
