1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 33 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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.
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1980 Buick Electra | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Electra | Vantage |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |