1980 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Ginetta G32
To start off, 1990 Ginetta G32 is newer by 10 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ginetta G32 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ginetta G32 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 934 kg more than 1990 Ginetta G32.
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 (278 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ginetta G32. (145 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ginetta G32. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Ginetta G32 has manual transmission. 1990 Ginetta G32 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 | 1990 Ginetta G32 | |
| Make | Buick | Ginetta |
| Model | Electra | G32 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2220 mm |
