1981 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 30 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 245 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, 2011 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2011 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | 300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
