2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 314 kg more than 1983 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rainier | Electra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
