1985 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, both 1985 Buick Electra and 1985 Buick Century were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Electra (109 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1985 Buick Century (224 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1985 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2664 mm |
