1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 MG TF has manual transmission. 2007 MG TF 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 | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Electra | TF |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
