1984 Buick Electra vs. 1988 Subaru XT
To start off, 1988 Subaru XT is newer by 4 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, 1988 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Subaru XT.
Because 1988 Subaru XT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Subaru XT 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1988 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Electra | XT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
