1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 20 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 615 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 1992 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. 1992 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe 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 | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Mini |
Model | Roadmaster | Cooper Coupe |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |