1980 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1974 Chrysler Sedan (356 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1974 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
