1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra 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 39 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Roadmaster | Electra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
