1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 124 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Roadmaster | 528 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
