1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1993 Buick Roadmaster and 1993 Volkswagen Quantum 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 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 710 kg more than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Quantum, 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1993 Volkswagen Quantum has manual transmission. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum 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 | 1993 Volkswagen Quantum | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadmaster | Quantum |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |