1988 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Avenger is newer by 21 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, 2009 Dodge Avenger (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2009 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |
