1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1992 Buick Roadmaster and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 265 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Buick Roadmaster | 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
