1990 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
