1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Roadmaster | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 140 L |