1985 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Chrysler Laser
To start off, both 1985 Buick Electra and 1985 Chrysler Laser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Electra (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Chrysler Laser. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1985 Chrysler Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Electra weights approximately 175 kg more than 1985 Chrysler Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Electra (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chrysler Laser. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chrysler Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1985 Chrysler Laser | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Laser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
