1980 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 25 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
