1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 865 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2010 Suzuki Equator has manual transmission. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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.
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1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Roadmaster | Equator |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |