1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 585 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
