1980 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 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, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 107 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.
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, 2011 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Electra | Charger |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |