1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 88 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma, 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 | 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | Roadmaster | Carisma |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |