1980 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Suzuki Escudo
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Escudo 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, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. 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, 1996 Suzuki Escudo, 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 (325 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. (156 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Escudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1996 Suzuki Escudo | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Electra | Escudo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
