1981 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, 2000 Kia Clarus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Clarus (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Clarus should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 462 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Because 1981 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Clarus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Electra | Clarus |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |