1984 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph TR5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph TR5 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph TR5. (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph TR5. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1967 Triumph TR5 has manual transmission. 1967 Triumph TR5 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 | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Electra | TR5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |