1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 16 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 564 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
