1969 Buick GS vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1969 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1969 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | GS | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
