1983 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Camaro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3133 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |