2004 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Aceca | Electra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
