1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Hyundai Dynasty
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Dynasty 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, 2000 Hyundai Dynasty (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Dynasty.
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 Hyundai Dynasty, 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Hyundai Dynasty | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Dynasty |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
