1988 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 19 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 52 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 138 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. 1988 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Trajet has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Trajet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Electra | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2840 mm |
