1983 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra 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 36 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Toyota Model F. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Model F |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2240 mm |
