1984 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 23 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
