1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1982 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 192 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
