1988 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 398 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 1986 Lotus Excel 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 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Electra | Excel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2490 mm |