1979 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Electra | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
