1980 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 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. Both 1980 Buick Electra and 1984 Chevrolet Caprice are equipped with a 5,032 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Caprice |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |