1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 282 kg more than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadmaster | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
