1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 645 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester 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, 2004 Subaru Forester 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Roadmaster | Forester |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
