1980 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 16 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 512 M |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |