1982 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 28 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (250 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 731 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.
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 Express (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Express |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
