1987 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Accord |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2810 mm |