1987 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 5 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. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 77 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.
Because 1992 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra. 1987 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Supra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |
