1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 795 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Roadmaster | NV |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |