1980 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 495 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | Dino |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
