1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 439 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.
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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Roadmaster | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
