1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
