1988 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX 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 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | NSX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2730 mm |