1979 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 34 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
