1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 700 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:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | 700 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
