1979 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 31 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 225 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Electra | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
