1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 635 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Roadmaster | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2745 mm |