1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 20 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, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 57 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RDX. (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Roadmaster | RDX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2649 mm |
