1988 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Chrysler Neon
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Neon is newer by 18 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 32 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Neon. (131 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Neon weights approximately 45 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Neon. (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2006 Chrysler Neon | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Electra | Neon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |
