1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 14 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Roadmaster | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 83 L |
