1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 502 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1997 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Roadmaster | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
