1984 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 22 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Electra | GTO |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
