1988 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 144 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500.
Because 1984 Rover 3500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Rover 3500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Electra | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2820 mm |
