1984 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol
To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 9 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, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 572 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, 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) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol 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 | 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Civic Del Sol |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2380 mm |