1984 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 558 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Fit, 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Fit |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |