1982 Buick Electra vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 GAZ 3110.
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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GAZ 3110. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1997 GAZ 3110 has manual transmission. 1997 GAZ 3110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Buick | GAZ |
| Model | Electra | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
