1981 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 29 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 861 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 91 L |
