1990 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina. 1990 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Carina 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 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Electra | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |