1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Honda Insight

To start off, 2013 Honda Insight 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 475 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2013 Honda Insight, 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Electra 2013 Honda Insight
Make Buick Honda
Model Electra Insight
Year Released 1980 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4377 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2550 mm


 

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