1983 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Honda Legend
To start off, 1995 Honda Legend is newer by 12 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, 1995 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Honda Legend.
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, 1995 Honda Legend, 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, 1995 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1995 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Legend |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
