1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 7 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 (256 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 102 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
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 (447 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (319 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Roadmaster | Safari |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
