1990 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 23 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 43 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Cube. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 281 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Cube |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
