1990 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1990 Buick Electra and 1990 Opel Kadett 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 82 more horse power than 1990 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Kadett.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Kadett. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1990 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 1990 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Electra | Kadett |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |