1990 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1990 Buick Electra and 1990 Toyota Corolla 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 89 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 650 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |