1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1995 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 236 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1995 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Roadmaster | Seville |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |