1988 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 11 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 116 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 865 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 1999 Honda Today | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | Today |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |