1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
