1983 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Octavia 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 466 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Skoda Octavia, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Electra | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
