1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1990 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
