1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Roadmaster | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 3521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
