1983 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Ferrari 306
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Buick Electra | 1976 Ferrari 306 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 306 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1884 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |