1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 6 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
