1980 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, both 1980 Buick Electra and 1980 Cadillac Brougham were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 260 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1980 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | Brougham |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |