1980 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1977 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Estate |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
