1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1991 Chevrolet SS
To start off, both 1991 Buick Roadmaster and 1991 Chevrolet SS were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet SS (245 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet SS should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1991 Chevrolet SS (468 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet SS has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet SS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1991 Chevrolet SS | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | SS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
