1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2001 Daihatsu U4 B
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B is newer by 11 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 115 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu U4 B 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, 2001 Daihatsu U4 B 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu U4 B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2001 Daihatsu U4 B | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Roadmaster | U4 B |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
