1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 26 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, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 25 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 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, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
