1988 Buick Electra vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 645 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1980 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | Accord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2390 mm |
