1990 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. Both 1990 Buick Electra and 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1987 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Electra | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2830 mm |
