1987 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 6 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 330 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 1987 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1993 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1993 Plymouth Neon 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 | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Electra | Neon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |
