1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1987 Buick Estate
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate.
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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1987 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Roadmaster | Estate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 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 | 2000 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
