1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 950 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Roadmaster | Dino |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 225 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 | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |