1980 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 12 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, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
