1984 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 265 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Electra | Sharan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |