1983 Buick Electra vs. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo
To start off, both 1983 Buick Electra and 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 530 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 140 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 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 512 BBi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 815 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
