1983 Buick Electra vs. 1983 Buick Century
To start off, both 1983 Buick Electra and 1983 Buick Century were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Century.
Because 1983 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Century. (224 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1983 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Century |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2662 mm |
