1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Xedos |
| Model | Roadmaster | 9 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
