1983 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra.
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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Navara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | Navara |
Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |