1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1989 Ford Laser
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Laser 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 66 more horse power than 1989 Ford Laser. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 945 kg more than 1989 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Laser. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Laser. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Laser 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.
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1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1989 Ford Laser | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | Laser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |