1984 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 21 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, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Electra | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2490 mm |
