1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 820 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Roadmaster | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
