1981 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 71 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.
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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
