1991 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick LeSabre 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 88 more horse power than 1991 Buick LeSabre. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 520 kg more than 1991 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick LeSabre. (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | LeSabre | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
