1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 16 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Roadmaster | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4850 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 Length | 5490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
