1980 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 618 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 34 kg more than 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | Buick | Lotec |
Model | Electra | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1656 kg |