1988 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius 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 53 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Electra | Prius |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2710 mm |
