1989 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Honda NSX
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1989 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 78 kg more than 1995 Honda NSX.
Because 1995 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 1995 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Electra | NSX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |
