1979 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 23 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 265 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2002 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Electra | Equus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |