1980 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 23 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 485 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electra | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
