1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 13 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Roadmaster | 320 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 63 L |
