1988 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica 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 | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
