1988 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Audi TT
To start off, 2005 Audi TT is newer by 17 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, 2005 Audi TT (179 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Audi TT.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2005 Audi TT | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Electra | TT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
