1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 197 kg more than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (346 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2197 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3380 mm |
