1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 239 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Electra | CHARGER |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |