1982 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 506 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
