1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi will offer significantly more control. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Roadmaster | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |
