1983 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 29 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 317 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 2012 Acura ZDX 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, 2012 Acura ZDX 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Electra | ZDX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |
