1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 440 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | 968 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
