1980 Buick Electra vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 555 kg more than 1952 Tatra T600. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Buick | Tatra |
| Model | Electra | T600 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
