1976 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Electra | 228 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
