1980 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer 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) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 795 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
