1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1990 Buick Roadmaster and 1990 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 480. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 840 kg more than 1990 Volvo 480. 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 Volvo 480, 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 480. (143 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 480. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 480 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 480 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 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Buick | Volvo |
Model | Roadmaster | 480 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |