1982 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 412 kg more than 1982 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey, 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 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
