1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 19 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 2 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 514 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Roadmaster | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 51 L |
