1988 Buick Electra vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 20 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 830 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Armada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3140 mm |
