1988 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Buick Century
To start off, 2004 Buick Century is newer by 16 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, 2004 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Buick Century.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2004 Buick Century | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Century |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
