1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 22 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 594 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
