1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1996 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 6 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1996 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
