1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Element |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
