1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 76 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 845 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Roadmaster | Hilux |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |