1980 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 155 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1994 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
