1983 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 23 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (157 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 300 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | CR-V |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |