1983 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 14 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Electra | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |