1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Express |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
