1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Roadmaster | Estate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
