1981 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Corvette |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |