1987 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 18 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Toyota Prius. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Prius |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
