1988 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter 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, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 690 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 4020 mm |
