1988 Buick Electra vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1988 Buick Electra and 1988 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 175 kg more than 1988 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Electra | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
