1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Move is newer by 21 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, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Daihatsu Move, 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Daihatsu Move | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Electra | Move |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |