1987 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 26 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ATS weights approximately 50 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 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Electra | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Electra | ATS |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1805 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2775 mm |