1988 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 25 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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 905 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | SRX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2807 mm |
