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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 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 175 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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 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 | 5002 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
