1987 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 11 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, 1987 Buick Electra (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. 1987 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1998 Plymouth Voyager 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 | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Electra | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| 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 | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2880 mm |
