1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 14 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Roadmaster | Golf |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |