1969 Buick GS vs. 1994 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 25 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 440 kg more than 1969 Buick GS. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS. 1994 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. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1994 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | GS | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2070 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 |
