1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 503 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Roadmaster | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |
