1989 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 20 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, 2009 Chevrolet HHR (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Electra | 2009 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | HHR |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2640 mm |
