1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 17 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 595 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Roadmaster | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 98 L |
