1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Roadmaster | Sable |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |