1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1993 Buick Roadmaster and 1993 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 420 kg more than 1993 Cadillac DeVille.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac DeVille. (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1993 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Roadmaster | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
