1981 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 27 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, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 246 kg more than 2008 Honda NSX.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
