1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 1400 has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 1400 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Roadmaster | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
