1990 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 16 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Electra | Raider |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3340 mm |
