1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 20 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 18 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 284 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Roadmaster | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |