1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 19 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, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 593 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Eos.
Because 1990 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. (282 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Eos. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Eos 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.
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1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadmaster | Eos |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |