1988 Buick Electra vs. 1988 Mazda 323

To start off, both 1988 Buick Electra and 1988 Mazda 323 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 97 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 705 kg more than 1988 Mazda 323. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 323. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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