1992 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, both 1992 BMW M3 and 1992 Buick Roadmaster were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 375 kg more than 1992 BMW M3.
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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW M3. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1992 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M3 | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 87 L |
