1983 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 30 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 159 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
Because 1983 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord, 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Accord |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1531 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |