1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 5 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 993 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
