1984 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 27 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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, 2011 Audi A8 (800 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Electra | A8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
