1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1986 Ford Capri

To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 155 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 672 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri 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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