1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 27 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Lexus GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2007 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Electra | GS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 71 L |
