1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 1602 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
