1984 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 14 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, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Honda Legend.
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, 1998 Honda Legend, 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1998 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Legend |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |