1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 9 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | Roadmaster | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
