1983 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 688 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1994 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Electra | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
