1980 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Elantra 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, 2013 Hyundai Elantra (146 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 420 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra, 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (178 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2013 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
