1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 256 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 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadmaster | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 550 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 | 2000 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2893 mm |
