1979 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 25 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (534 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
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, 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2004 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 575 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 534 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
