1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 592 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 42 L |
