1987 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 20 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 349 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 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Electra | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3701 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1829 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2650 mm |
