1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1990 Buick Roadmaster and 1990 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.

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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Buick Roadmaster 1990 Porsche 928
Make Buick Porsche
Model Roadmaster 928
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5002 cc 4957 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 168 HP 317 HP
Torque 346 Nm 430 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2500 mm


 

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