1984 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 28 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, 2012 Lexus IS (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
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, 2012 Lexus IS (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Electra | IS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
