1983 Buick Electra vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 172 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1970 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Camaro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |