1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Roadmaster | Equinox |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2858 mm |