1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2010 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore (240 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.

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 (393 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Commodore. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Commodore 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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