1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1990 Buick Roadmaster and 1990 Honda Civic 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 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Honda Civic, 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic 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 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Roadmaster | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |