1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 18 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 37 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Roadmaster | Nitro |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 74 L |