1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 705 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Roadmaster | Boxster |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |