1976 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 14 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, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1990 Lexus LS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Electra | LS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |