1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 is newer by 15 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 271 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 (441 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | E500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
