1983 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 11 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 76 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Honda Today, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today 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 | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Today |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |