1984 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
Because 1973 Ferrari Dino is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ferrari Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Electra | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | Dino |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 226 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 59.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2350 mm |