1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2000 Dodge Ram 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Ram (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Ram weights approximately 351 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Ram |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
