1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, 2000 Saturn L is newer by 10 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, 2000 Saturn L (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 396 kg more than 2000 Saturn L.
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, 2000 Saturn L, 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn L. (257 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 Saturn L | |
Make | Buick | Saturn |
Model | Roadmaster | L |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |