1980 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 440 kg more than 1977 Opel Commodore.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Commodore. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1977 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |