1988 Buick Electra vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1988 Buick Electra and 1988 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
Because 1988 Porsche 928 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 1988 Porsche 928. 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |