1980 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Daimler 4.2
To start off, 1984 Daimler 4.2 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. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Daimler 4.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Daimler 4.2 (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Daimler 4.2 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daimler 4.2 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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 Daimler 4.2 (314 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Daimler 4.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1984 Daimler 4.2 | |
| Make | Buick | Daimler |
| Model | Electra | 4.2 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
