1983 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1998 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 256 kg more than 1998 Nissan Cefiro.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1998 Nissan Cefiro | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Cefiro |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |