1981 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 12 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Buick | Rover |
Model | Electra | 75 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 418 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |