1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Stavic 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 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 | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
