1990 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 500 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Electra | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Electra | CR-V |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |