1984 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 29 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 170 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
