1990 Buick Electra vs. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 171 kg more than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1958 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1958 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
