1983 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 30 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 439 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S 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 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Buick | Scion |
| Model | Electra | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
