1981 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2005 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Verada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
