1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 19 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, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 325 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Roadmaster | 325 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
