1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 416 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadmaster | Touareg |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |