1988 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Camry. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Toyota Camry. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Camry. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Camry. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Camry 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1990 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Camry |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
