1987 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 480 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2790 mm |
