1980 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | 928 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |