1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2001 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Mazda B4000.
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) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B4000. (324 Nm). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B4000. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda B4000 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 | 2001 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | B4000 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 58 L |
