1983 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Condor |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |