1984 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Electra | Firebird |
Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |