1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 821 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
