1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 434 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Roadmaster | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 6547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 76 L |