1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 664 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Skyline 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 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | Skyline |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |