1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 440 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968.
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 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 968 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 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 968 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |
