1984 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Daihatsu SP-4
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 is newer by 15 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu SP-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | SP-4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
