1979 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 26 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, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 457 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
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, 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, 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) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (250 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Buick | Hyundai |
Model | Electra | Tiburon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2653 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |