1983 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Dodge Aspen. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Electra | Aspen |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 117.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |