1980 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Honda Avancier is newer by 22 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Avancier |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
