1980 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 15 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 9 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
