1980 Buick Electra vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Electra | Trident |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
