1979 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 28 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 382 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
