1967 Alvis TF vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 136 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alvis | Buick |
| Model | TF | Electra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 1554 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
