1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
