1981 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
