1984 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, both 1984 Buick Electra and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 427 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 328 GTB |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
