1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Buick Roadmaster

To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Buick Roadmaster were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 740 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.

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) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 BMW M3 1990 Buick Roadmaster
Make BMW Buick
Model M3 Roadmaster
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2467 cc 5002 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 234 HP 168 HP
Torque 240 Nm 346 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 5540 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2950 mm