1979 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1991 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
