1979 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 27 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 365 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
