1984 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS

To start off, both 1984 Buick Electra and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 417 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.

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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 GTS
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Electra 328 GTS
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4127 cc 1850 cc
Horse Power 123 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 265 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100.7 mm 83 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 1273 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 74 L


 

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