1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 95 kg more than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker.
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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Roadmaster | New Yorker |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5421 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3190 mm |