1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto 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, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 275 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
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 Kia Picanto, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Picanto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Electra | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
