1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2002 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 36 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1992 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Roadmaster | Seville |
Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |