1990 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2000 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 10 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 21 kg more than 2000 Buick LaCrosse.
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, 2000 Buick LaCrosse (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2000 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3100 mm |
