1984 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 20 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, both vehicles can yield 278 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1984 Buick Electra | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Electra | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |