1985 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1985 Buick Electra and 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1985 Buick Electra and 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight are equipped with a 2,966 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Electra (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 Buick Electra.
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, both vehicles can yield 196 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Electra | 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Electra | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
