1981 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 23 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, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 617 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2004 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Electra | TS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2230 mm |
