1980 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Azera (260 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2011 Hyundai Azera, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Azera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1622 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2779 mm |
