1987 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1987 Buick Electra and 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
Model | Electra | Toronado |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |