1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1990 Buick Roadmaster and 1990 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
