1987 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1987 Buick Electra and 1987 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1987 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 750 kg more than 1987 Holden Barina. 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 1987 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Electra | Barina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2250 mm |
