1984 Buick Electra 3.8 vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, both 1984 Buick Electra 3.8 and 1984 Buick Electra were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra 3.8.
Because 1984 Buick Electra 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 1984 Buick Electra . However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra 3.8, 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 (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra 3.8. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra 3.8 | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Electra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3030 mm |
