1984 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 132 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Electra | Outback |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
