1989 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Dodge Shadow
To start off, both 1989 Buick Electra and 1989 Dodge Shadow were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 287 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Shadow. (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Shadow. 1989 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Shadow has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Shadow will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1989 Dodge Shadow | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Shadow |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
