1984 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Talbot Lago America. (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Talbot Lago America. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1959 Talbot Lago America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1959 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Buick | Talbot |
| Model | Electra | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
