1985 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1985 Buick Electra. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 445 kg more than 1985 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Electra. (196 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Electra | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Crosstour |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2797 mm |