1983 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |