1979 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 910 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 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Electra | 57 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3391 mm |
