1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1984 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Accord would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 880 kg more than 1984 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Accord, 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Accord. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1984 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Accord |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
