1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 18 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, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 145 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.
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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Roadmaster | 750 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 82 L |
