1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 8 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 45 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari.
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 (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Roadmaster | Safari |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
