1979 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mazda Etude

To start off, 2005 Mazda Etude 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mazda Etude, 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Etude 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.

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