1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 21 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, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 181 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Because 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Roadmaster | Outback |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 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 | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |