1980 Buick Electra vs. 1960 Trabant Universal
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Trabant Universal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Trabant Universal would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1960 Trabant Universal. (20 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Trabant Universal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1960 Trabant Universal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Trabant Universal, 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Trabant Universal. (44 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Trabant Universal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1960 Trabant Universal | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | Electra | Universal |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2030 mm |
