1987 BMW 750 vs. 1994 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Roadmaster. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 750 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 750 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:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1994 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 750 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
