1980 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
