1987 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Buick Roadmaster

To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 45 kg more than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Estate 1991 Buick Roadmaster
Make Buick Buick
Model Estate Roadmaster
Year Released 1987 1991
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 5731 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2950 mm


 

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