1989 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 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, 1989 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Electra weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. 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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick Electra | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Camry |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |