1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 194 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 995 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Roadmaster | Torana |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
