1990 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Dodge Colt

To start off, both 1990 Buick Electra and 1990 Dodge Colt were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Colt. (96 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Dodge Colt. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Colt. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Colt.

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