1979 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 85 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.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3080 mm |
