1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 80 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
