1980 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1979 Buick Electra | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Electra | Electra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 274 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |