1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Roadmaster | Seville |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 365 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 | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |