1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 17 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, 2010 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 BMW X6 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Roadmaster | X6 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |