1983 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Electra | Corvette |
Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |