1983 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 27 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Electra | Kizashi |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 63 L |