1982 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 592 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
