1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 830 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra 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 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | Sierra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |