1988 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1995 Venturi Coupe is newer by 7 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, 1995 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 Venturi Coupe.
Because 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 1995 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1995 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1995 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | Electra | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
