1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 17 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Silverado |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4807 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3650 mm |