1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Roadmaster | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
